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Old 11-11-2011, 09:46 AM   #169
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Re: 71 garage find stored since 73

Yeah, you're welcome for the advice from all us common sense folk.
Hate to say it, but I told you so.

Also, if that is the matching block, it's a GOOD quality block. If the cylinder walls are pitting, you'll want take it to a Machinist to get cleaned up before storing it, or sell it to someone that will. The heads probably aren't special, but if original, are matching.


Good job on being responsible.


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Originally Posted by fwells67 View Post
i pulled the intake and it is a mess inside the heads the motor will have to be pulled and taken apart to do it right since i do not want to damage the block or heads. i will pull it out and take it apart and cover everything in hydraulic oil and wrap it in trash bags to store it away so i will have the orig motor for later down the road if i ever want to put it back. this is for sure getting the 402/400 combo now. i will post pics this afternoon of inside the engine. lifter valley was clean as new but down the ports in the heads is a different story
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